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F398 NPJ

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,431 mi
Last recorded85,431 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2015
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF398 NPJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2015 85,431 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 85,396 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 85,125 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 84,386 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 83,548 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 83,545 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 82,079 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 82,075 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 81,011 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 81,004 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 80,336 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 79,271 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?

Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
3,166
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
102,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,839
constant velocity joint gaiter split 30,509
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29,342
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,791
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21,794
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F398 NPJ is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 105,469 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 205 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 43,839 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F398 NPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 205 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 38 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F398 NPJ registered?

F398 NPJ is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 7 October 1988.

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